Chemical change agent

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved chemical change reagent which is used as an additive to coal to enhance the complete combustion of the coal after turning it into a synthetic fuel. The composition is a chemical change agent in that it converts the coal / composition mix into a different material which, when burned, results in lower NOx emissions. The composition includes a wax, a base for ph adjustment and water and is mixed with the coal prior to combustion.

Description

[0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 790,545 filed Mar. 1, 2004 which, in turns is a Continuation-In-Part of Ser. No. 09,757,765, filed Jan. 10, 2001, under the same title, “Synfuel Composition and the Method of Using Same” by the same inventor, J. W. Hundley. [0002] The earlier filed application Ser. No. 10 / 086,902, is a continuation in part of Ser. No. 09 / 757,765, filed Jan. 10, 2001 and has the same sole inventor. This application also incorporates by reference and relies on the filing dates and content of two provisional applications, Ser. No. 60 / 451,590, filed Mar. 3, 2003, entitled “Synfuel”, by the same inventor as herein, and Ser. No. 60 / 490,995, filed Jul. 29, 2003, entitled “Clean Fuel Agent and Method of Applying Same” by the same inventor as herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to a liquid synfuel additive composition for application to materials such as coal for facilitating more comp...

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Benefits of technology

[0033] It is also contemplated to add a pigment composition to make the chemical change agent black so as to blend with the coal. The use of carbon black may interfere with the strength of the film. The use of TiO2 or CaCO2 adds strength to the film. The use of these white pigments makes it easy to identify the coal that has been treated. There is an added benefit to add calcium-containing material like Calcium Oxide or Calcium Carbonate, as these compounds, when burned with the fuel, will react with Sulfur Dioxide to form Calcium Sulfate.

[0039] Additionally, another treatment of a combustible can be effected by the use of a product which can act either as a chemical change agent or a NOX reducer, or both. The treatment contemplates spraying the product onto the combustible prior to its combustion so as to eliminate the need for any medications to the combustion chamber and equipment. This product is added to the fuel prior to combustion and preferably dispersed evenly with it so as to facilitate complete combustion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0049] In addition, the synfuel composition of the invention may optionally contain one or more filler materials. Any conventional filler material may be used for this purpose such as oxygen containing compounds like sugar, acedic acid and salts of acedic acid and other oxygen containing compounds may be added to improve combustion. Calcium Oxide, Calcium Carbonate and Lime may be added to the emulsion in order to add solids as well as to reduce Sulfur Dioxide emissions. Calcium compounds may be 0% to 61% of the formula.

[0050] The synfuel composition of the invention may be made by mixing the ingredients using a conventional mixing apparatus. If a prolonged storage period is anticipated, it is preferred to run the composition through a homogenizer before putting it in a storage container. The composition is storage stable for prolonged periods of six months or more. The addition of a biocide prevents the growth of undesirable organisms.

[0052] The instant invention also meets all the Federal Air Quality Regulations in 40 C. F. R. This is very significant since conventional, commercially available synfuels, do not, in a lot of cases, meet the Federal Standards, as they contain hazardous components and / or volatile organic compounds. Hence, the instant invention is environmentally friendly. The addition of polyvinyl acetate to the basic composition enhances it burning ability when used with coal.

[0053] In addition to being non-toxic and containing no volatile organic compounds, the present invention does not leave any residue necessitating clean up after combustion. In fact, it facilitates a more complete combustion of the coal and hardly leaves any residue. The addition of Calcium compounds also will reduce Sulfur Dioxide emissions.

Problems solved by technology

A plant that uses high volume coal and dries coal out before burning is not an environment suitable for use of the technology.

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